Consultant Gastroenterologist

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (3% on-call supplement also payable) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/09/:59

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Gastroenterology Department. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a broad range of gastroenterology services.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive gastroenterology care across inpatient, outpatient and endoscopy settings, contributing to the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. Working alongside consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, surgeons, radiologists and allied health professionals, the post holder will play a key role in maintaining and developing high standards of clinical care.

The department offers a supportive environment focused on service innovation, clinical excellence, education and research. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to service development initiatives and help shape the future delivery of gastroenterology services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Provide consultant-led gastroenterology services across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Undertake diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy in line with JAG standards and personal competencies.
• Participate in the care of acute and elective gastroenterology patients.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative working across specialties.
• Participate in the gastroenterology on call rota as required.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Provide teaching, training and supervision to junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in research and innovation activities where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description for further information regarding the Consultant Gastroenterologist position available at WUTH.

Qualifications and Training

• MRCP or equivalent
• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in gastroenterology and GIM
• CESR or European Community Rights
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Experience

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
• Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
• Subspecialty interest

Clinical Skills

• Therapeutic upper & lower GI endoscopy

Other Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Teaching experience / interest

Personal Qualities

• Ability to lead / teach
• Ability to relate to patients / relatives
• Ability to work as part of a team

Research and Audit

• Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
• Evidence of research and publications relevant to post

General Information

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.

Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case by case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office's points based immigration system on a case by case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

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It is the applicant's responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

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Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.